Abstract : A phenomenological study was conducted to address what Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses perceived as spiritual care giving in their day-to-day lived experiences. Interviews with ten ICU nurses were conducted on a volunteer basis. Data was analyzed using Colaizzi's method of phenomenology. Significant statements from the interviews were extracted and clustered into six main themes. Themes included: outlook on life, loss of connectedness. activities, psychological comfort level, attuned to the patient's/family's spirituality and value placed on spiritual issues.